Friday, 12 July 2013

Marathons: A Pure Indulgence (Part 4): Teenage Angst

I haven't been a teenager for quite a few years but you wouldn't think it if you met me. I am, it seems, permanently stuck as a geeky 14 year old. So it probably comes as no surprise that I have a secret passion for teen shows.

Some people love watching soaps and others reality shows but for me my addiction is for trashy, angsty teen shows. The angstier the better.

There's problems with parents and school and boys and that's only the beginning. Because life for Jenna is never easy... especially when everyone thinks her accident was in fact a suicide attempt gone wrong.

Dawson was an annoying dude who I just wanted to slap across the face and tell him to "man up" and Joey was a dithering mess who couldn't seem to decide what she wanted.

The fact that I liked it despite these short comings just goes to show what teenage angst can do for the brain. Then again Pacey (Joshua Jackson) was a dream... after all any guy who names his boat True Love (watch High Society & you'll understand) just to declare his love is a definite winner.

The music alone is enough reason to watch them. If I had it my way every teenager today would be made to watch these as a Saturday night marathon. Along with bowls of buttery popcorn, M&M's and vast amounts of Coke Cola.